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Film Set Catering for Oakleigh Park events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Oakleigh Park.
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
Film set catering in Oakleigh Park
Perfect for your shoot in Oakleigh Park
It lifts the crew.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Oakleigh Park book the van for events such as:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
- Crew morale days
Within reach of Oakleigh Park are historic houses such as Heath Hall (3.5 miles south) and Kenwood House (3.8 miles south). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Film set catering in Oakleigh Park, cooked to order
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. Typical bookings include event crews and period dramas on location, with mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In Oakleigh Park, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Oakleigh Park (N20, N12, EN4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Oakleigh Park: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
As a London location, Oakleigh Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Oakleigh Park questions
What about parking in Oakleigh Park?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Which station is closest to Oakleigh Park?
Oakleigh Park station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Do you come to Oakleigh Park?
We do. Oakleigh Park is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Towns and villages near Oakleigh Park
What else we do in Oakleigh Park
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree how the base is left
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Planning a shoot in Oakleigh Park
Oakleigh Park is about 2 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. Oakleigh Park is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Oakleigh Park is on or near the A1000, good for unit base access. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Oakleigh Park station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Shoots anywhere in N20, N12 and EN4 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your shoot is on High Road, Swan Lane and Green Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Oakleigh Park is on the A1000, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Whetstone (1 mile east), North Finchley (1 mile south), Woodside Park (1 mile south-west), East Barnet (1 mile north-east) and Brunswick Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Grand Arcade (0.9 miles south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
- Schools near Oakleigh Park include Finchley Catholic High School (0.5 miles south-west) and Woodhouse College (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include Three Horseshoes pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include East Barnet Urban District (1.3 miles north)
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Oakleigh Park
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch